ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Role of Spirituality and Religion in Improving Quality of Life and Coping Mechanisms in Cancer Patients.
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28 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Religious and Spiritual Behaviors Correlated with Mental and Physical Well-Being Among American Muslims within the Twin Cities.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Psychological Adjustment to Metastatic Cancer: A Comparative Longitudinal Analysis of Breast vs. Lung Cancer Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Quality of Life and Its Psychosocial Determinants Among Cancer Patients: Insights from the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The role of spirituality in improving psychosocial well-being in women with breast cancer: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Pathways to lung cancer diagnosis and treatment among patients in Ethiopia: A qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Medication Adherence in Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer and Active Parenting Responsibilities: The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress and Spiritual Well-Being.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- A qualitative study on the experiences of stigmatisation and spiritual coping among women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Turkey.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Spirituality as a Means of Adaptation to Life and Illness for Oncology Patients: A Scoping Review of Quantitative Studies between 2019 and 2025.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and determinants of multimorbidity among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio, USA.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Exploring the Illness Experience of Patients with Central Nervous System Hemangioblastomas in Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Narrative-based study of spiritual health in advanced cancer patients: insights from Macao's cultural context with broader implications for Asia and beyond.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- Financial Toxicity, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.Transplantation and cellular therapy · 2025Article
- Spirituality and quality of life among Filipino women with breast cancer.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- Holistic Spiritual Care Practices, Competencies, and Needs in Cancer Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.Journal of religion and health · 2025Article
- Interventions to support spirituality among adults with cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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Abstract
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objectivesThis systematic review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the role of spirituality and religion in the journey of patients with cancer and assess their impact on various aspects of well-being and coping mechanisms.
methodsSystematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar following the PRISMA guidelines. This study focused on the period from 2014 to 2024, the time chosen for the emerging integration of spirituality and religion in cancer treatment. Inclusion criteria targeted studies exploring the impact of spirituality and religion on cancer patients' quality of life, coping, and treatment outcomes.
resultsA comprehensive search initially yielded 2591 papers, of which 1544 were excluded as duplicates, and 113 were further excluded based on the inclusion criteria. Ultimately, 53 papers were selected for review, including 8 prospective cohort, 17 cross-sectional, 16 observational descriptive, and 12 RCT studies. Encompassing 13,590 patients with various cancer types, including breast, gastrointestinal, prostate, brain, and others, the review highlighted spirituality and religion's significant role in improving cancer patients' well-being. Across different cancers, greater spiritual well-being and religious coping were consistently associated with an improved quality of life, reduced distress, enhanced coping, and better treatment outcomes. Interventions such as mindfulness therapy, yoga, and religious coping strategies positively impact patients' spiritual and emotional well-being.
conclusionsThis review highlights the vital role of spirituality and religion in cancer care. Integrating these aspects into patient plans offers comfort and support throughout treatment. Healthcare providers should prioritize spiritual support to enhance patient well-being and optimize outcomes.
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